• Participants pose during rehearsals for Garba, a folk dance, ahead of Navratri, a festival during which devotees worship the Hindu goddess Durga and youths dance in traditional costumes, in Ahmedabad, India. Reuters
    Participants pose during rehearsals for Garba, a folk dance, ahead of Navratri, a festival during which devotees worship the Hindu goddess Durga and youths dance in traditional costumes, in Ahmedabad, India. Reuters
  • A general view of a tsunami devastated mosque in Talise beach, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. EPA
    A general view of a tsunami devastated mosque in Talise beach, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. EPA
  • A tourist watches as base jumpers leap from the 300-metre-high skydeck of Malaysia's landmark Kuala Lumpur Tower against the backdrop of the city's skyline. AFP
    A tourist watches as base jumpers leap from the 300-metre-high skydeck of Malaysia's landmark Kuala Lumpur Tower against the backdrop of the city's skyline. AFP
  • Ukrainian army landing craft Yurii Olefirenko is seen in the Black Sea during military drills in Kherson, Ukraine. Reuters
    Ukrainian army landing craft Yurii Olefirenko is seen in the Black Sea during military drills in Kherson, Ukraine. Reuters
  • A pile of used footwear is pictured at Place de la Republique during a demonstration organised by International Handicap association to denounce the use and sale of anti-personnel landmines, in Paris, France. Reuters
    A pile of used footwear is pictured at Place de la Republique during a demonstration organised by International Handicap association to denounce the use and sale of anti-personnel landmines, in Paris, France. Reuters
  • Arsenal fans inside the Emirates Stadium during a match against Watford. Reuters
    Arsenal fans inside the Emirates Stadium during a match against Watford. Reuters
  • The Weekend performs at the Global Citizen Festival concert in Central Park in New York City, US. Reuters
    The Weekend performs at the Global Citizen Festival concert in Central Park in New York City, US. Reuters
  • A riot police officer is seen smeared with paint as he and others try to stop pro-independence supporters from reaching the National Police headquarters in Barcelona, Spain. EPA
    A riot police officer is seen smeared with paint as he and others try to stop pro-independence supporters from reaching the National Police headquarters in Barcelona, Spain. EPA
  • Freddy Nock, tightrope walker, tackles a rope in front of the Matterhorn mountain during the inauguration ceremony of the new 3S ropeway in Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland. EPA
    Freddy Nock, tightrope walker, tackles a rope in front of the Matterhorn mountain during the inauguration ceremony of the new 3S ropeway in Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland. EPA
  • People stand around candles viewing an artistic installation entitled 'Flowers of Fire' (Fleurs de Feu) by Spanish artist Muma in the vegetable garden of the castle of Prangins, Switzerland. EPA
    People stand around candles viewing an artistic installation entitled 'Flowers of Fire' (Fleurs de Feu) by Spanish artist Muma in the vegetable garden of the castle of Prangins, Switzerland. EPA
  • Visitors look at a light projection on the Berlin Cathedral during the illumination festival 'Berlin leuchtet' (Berlin illuminated), in Germany. EPA
    Visitors look at a light projection on the Berlin Cathedral during the illumination festival 'Berlin leuchtet' (Berlin illuminated), in Germany. EPA
  • Indian children pose during the closing ceremony of a judo competition in Amritsar. AFP
    Indian children pose during the closing ceremony of a judo competition in Amritsar. AFP
  • Workers attend a tribute ceremony in front of the Monument to the People's Heroes at Tiananmen Square, ahead of National Day marking the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, China. Reuters
    Workers attend a tribute ceremony in front of the Monument to the People's Heroes at Tiananmen Square, ahead of National Day marking the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, China. Reuters
  • A military band practises at Tiananmen Square for a tribute ceremony in front of the Monument to the People's Heroes, ahead of National Day marking the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, China. Reuters
    A military band practises at Tiananmen Square for a tribute ceremony in front of the Monument to the People's Heroes, ahead of National Day marking the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, China. Reuters
  • A visitor looks at 1,120 clay figures, each approximately 30cm tall, of the work "Transit" by Georg Korner at an art fair at the former Tempelhof Airport, Berlin, Germany. Getty
    A visitor looks at 1,120 clay figures, each approximately 30cm tall, of the work "Transit" by Georg Korner at an art fair at the former Tempelhof Airport, Berlin, Germany. Getty

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World in focus – best photos for September 30, 2018

Take a look at some of the best images from around the world in the past 24 hours

The National

September 30, 2018

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Purple and powerful: the out-of-this-world car collection of Dubai social-media star Natalia Itani

Pakistani and Indian singers celebrate victory at Camp ka Champ 2018

Company Profile 

Founder: Omar Onsi

Launched: 2018

Employees: 35

Financing stage: Seed round ($12 million)

Investors: B&Y, Phoenician Funds, M1 Group, Shorooq Partners

Zimbabwe v UAE, ODI series

All matches at the Harare Sports Club:

1st ODI, Wednesday, April 10

2nd ODI, Friday, April 12

3rd ODI, Sunday, April 14

4th ODI, Tuesday, April 16

UAE squad: Mohammed Naveed (captain), Rohan Mustafa, Ashfaq Ahmed, Shaiman Anwar, Mohammed Usman, CP Rizwan, Chirag Suri, Mohammed Boota, Ghulam Shabber, Sultan Ahmed, Imran Haider, Amir Hayat, Zahoor Khan, Qadeer Ahmed

The specs: 2018 Nissan Patrol Nismo

Price: base / as tested: Dh382,000

Engine: 5.6-litre V8

Gearbox: Seven-speed automatic

Power: 428hp @ 5,800rpm

Torque: 560Nm @ 3,600rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 12.7L / 100km

The National Archives, Abu Dhabi

Founded over 50 years ago, the National Archives collects valuable historical material relating to the UAE, and is the oldest and richest archive relating to the Arabian Gulf.

Much of the material can be viewed on line at the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive - https://www.agda.ae/en

White hydrogen: Naturally occurring hydrogenChromite: Hard, metallic mineral containing iron oxide and chromium oxideUltramafic rocks: Dark-coloured rocks rich in magnesium or iron with very low silica contentOphiolite: A section of the earth’s crust, which is oceanic in nature that has since been uplifted and exposed on landOlivine: A commonly occurring magnesium iron silicate mineral that derives its name for its olive-green yellow-green colour

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Europe’s rearming plan
  • Suspend strict budget rules to allow member countries to step up defence spending
  • Create new "instrument" providing €150 billion of loans to member countries for defence investment
  • Use the existing EU budget to direct more funds towards defence-related investment
  • Engage the bloc's European Investment Bank to drop limits on lending to defence firms
  • Create a savings and investments union to help companies access capital
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Gulf Under 19s final

Dubai College A 50-12 Dubai College B

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5.25pm: Etihad Museum – Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (Turf) 1,200m

6pm: Al Shindaga Museum – Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (Dirt) 1,200m

6.35pm: Poet Al Oqaili – Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (T) 1,400m

7.10pm: Majlis Ghurfat Al Sheif – Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (D) 1,600m

7.45pm: Hatta – Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (T) 1,400m

8.20pm: Al Fahidi – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh87,500 (D) 2,200m

8.55pm: Zabeel Trophy – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh120,000 (T) 1,600m

9.30pm: Coins Museum – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh95,000 (D) 1,600m

10.05pm: Al Quoz Creative – Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (T) 1,000m

Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis
On Women's Day
While you're here
Specs

Engine: Dual-motor all-wheel-drive electric

Range: Up to 610km

Power: 905hp

Torque: 985Nm

Price: From Dh439,000

Available: Now

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How does ToTok work?

The calling app is available to download on Google Play and Apple App Store

To successfully install ToTok, users are asked to enter their phone number and then create a nickname.

The app then gives users the option add their existing phone contacts, allowing them to immediately contact people also using the application by video or voice call or via message.

Users can also invite other contacts to download ToTok to allow them to make contact through the app.

 

Defending champions

World Series: South Africa
Women’s World Series: Australia
Gulf Men’s League: Dubai Exiles
Gulf Men’s Social: Mediclinic Barrelhouse Warriors
Gulf Vets: Jebel Ali Dragons Veterans
Gulf Women: Dubai Sports City Eagles
Gulf Under 19: British School Al Khubairat
Gulf Under 19 Girls: Dubai Exiles
UAE National Schools: Al Safa School
International Invitational: Speranza 22
International Vets: Joining Jack

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